G..K Chesterton - Libros y biografía

A collection of essays dealing with various topics, such as human nature, current affairs, science and religion

Born in London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's, but never went to college. He went to art school. In 1900, he was asked to contribute a few magazine articles on art criticism, and went on to become...

Horatio Herbert Kitchener was Irish by birth but English by extraction, being born in County Kerry, the son of an English colonel. The fanciful might see in this first and accidental fact the presence...

Born in London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's, but never went to college. He went to art school. In 1900, he was asked to contribute a few magazine articles on art criticism, and went on to become...

The Everlasting Man is a history of mankind, Christ and Christianity written by G. K. Chesterton. It is to some extent a deliberate rebuttal of H. G. Wells' "Outline of History," disputing Wells' portrayals...

Chesterton's classic three-act fantasy play. This play was originally presented under the management of Kenelm Foss at The Little Theatre, London, on November 7, 1913.

Born in London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's, but never went to college. He went to art school. In 1900, he was asked to contribute a few magazine articles on art criticism, and went on to become...

Contents Include: Three Dedications To Edmund Clerihew Bentley To Hilaire Belloc To M.E.W War Poems Lepanto The March of the Black Mountain 1913 Blessed are the Peacemakers The Wife of Flanders The Crusader...

British writer GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON (1874-1936) expounded prolifically about his wide-ranging philosophies-he is impossible to categorize as "liberal" or "conservative," for instance-across a wide...

A critical study of Dickens, intended "as a general justification of that author, and of the whole of the gigantesque English humour of which he was the last and not the least gigantic survival."

Born in London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's, but never went to college. He went to art school. In 1900, he was asked to contribute a few magazine articles on art criticism, and went on to become...

1928. G.K. Chesterton was a journalist, poet, novelist, playwright, debater, and Catholic apologist in the early twentieth century. When Stevenson first appeared, Sir Edmund Gosse, England's leading literary...

G.K. Chesterton's collected essays on subjects ranging from detective stories and penny dreadfuls to heraldry and patriotism. The essays originally appeared in "The Speaker" but were edited and revised...

A critical study of Dickens, intended "as a general justification of that author, and of the whole of the gigantesque English humour of which he was the last and not the least gigantic survival."

Born in London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's, but never went to college. He went to art school. In 1900, he was asked to contribute a few magazine articles on art criticism, and went on to become...

In Manalive we follow the madcap adventure of Innocent Smith. Innocent Smith is a man who keeps the commandments but breaks all the conventions, and while doing so he shows us just how absurd those conventions...

In What's Wrong With The World Chesterton rightly points out that what people see as "wrong with the world" are only the symptoms of a deeper problem. He shows that our governments, be they capitalistic...

St. Francis of Assisi is perhaps the most important of the non-apostle saints. He was born to wealth and privilege in Assisi, Italy in 1181. As a youth he dreamed of military glory and lived the decadent...

In Heretics, Gilbert K. Chesterton rails against what he sees as wrong with society. He points out how society has gone astray and how life and spiritually could be brought back into focus. It is foolish,...

In "The Superstition of Divorce," G. K. Chesterton delivers a provocative critique of the institution of marriage and the societal implications of divorce during the early 20th century. With his characteristic...

In "The Man Who Knew Too Much," G. K. Chesterton presents a captivating collection of short stories that intertwines elements of mystery, adventure, and philosophical inquiry. The narratives center on...

G. K. Chesterton's "William Cobbett" offers a compelling exploration of the life and work of the 19th-century English journalist, agrarian reformer, and social critic William Cobbett. In this biographical...

In "A Miscellany of Men," G. K. Chesterton deftly weaves together a collection of essays that explore the intricacies of human nature, societal norms, and the essential contradictions of life. With his...

G. K. Chesterton's "The Uses of Diversity" is a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate tapestry of human experience and culture. Through a series of essays characterized by his signature wit and...

In "Orthodoxy," G. K. Chesterton presents a profound exploration of faith and rationality, arguing for the coherence of Christian doctrine in a modern, questioning world. Written in a witty and engaging...

In "The New Jerusalem," G. K. Chesterton explores the interplay of faith, society, and the transformative power of belief. Written in his characteristic whimsical yet profoundly philosophical style, the...

In "Fancies Versus Fads," G. K. Chesterton embarks on a spirited exploration of the conflicting nature of human thought, wherein he juxtaposes whimsical fancy with the rigid dogmas of contemporary fads....

In the 'Father Brown: Complete Series,' G. K. Chesterton presents a masterful collection of 53 stories featuring the unassuming yet astute detective, Father Brown. Through a blend of engaging prose and...

In "Saint Francis of Assisi," G. K. Chesterton crafts an insightful and evocative biography that transcends mere historical recounting to explore the profound spiritual essence of its subject. Written...

In "Father Brown (Complete Collection)," G. K. Chesterton presents a masterful compilation of detective stories featuring the eponymous clerical sleuth. Blending elements of mystery, wit, and philosophical...